Flu cases are showing signs of “abating”, HSE chief executive Bernard Gloster said in an update, but warned that while the peak may have been reached, there is still “plenty around”. “St Stephen’s Day is a day of travel, celebrating, visiting, sport and festivities. Enjoy it all. We [the HSE] are here if you need us but we’d prefer not to have to see you. Enjoy and be safe and healthy,” Mr Gloster said.

Source: Irish Independent December 27, 2025 05:18 UTC